Entry No. 35 — the Butte file — filed under: arcade-play
Star Lanes Family Sports Center
Butte's main bowling house pairs its lanes with laser-bowling nights, an arcade room, a full bar, and a casino corner (the Ringin' Ten) — the kind of all-in-one local sports center where a date can sprawl across the evening. With RedZone, the city's other bowling-and-entertainment complex, now permanently closed, Star Lanes is the go-to spot for a night out around the lanes. Concessions and the bar keep the night fueled.
The story
When RedZone permanently shuttered its doors, Butte was left with exactly one remaining temple for throwers of tenpins: Star Lanes Family Sports Center. Sitting out on Harrison Avenue and operated under Mile High Bowling Center, Inc., this 24-lane hall is the quintessential Montana sports center—unvarnished, multi-generational, and surprisingly deep.
Inside, bowling is merely the anchor for a whole ecosystem. The 24 hardwood lanes are flanked by an arcade room, a concession stand, a full bar, and a tucked-away video gaming nook known as the Ringin' Ten casino corner—which also gives its name to the annual Ringin' Ten Scratch Classic tournament held here [1.3.1]. You didn't hear it from us, but this isn't a polished corporate bowling lounge; it's a true local crossroads where league regulars, weekend dates, and video poker players all share the same neon footprint.
What it's like
Stepping inside 4600 Harrison Avenue puts you right into a noisy mix of crashing pins, arcade sounds, and bar top chatter. On laser-bowling nights, the overhead lights drop and blacklights take over, turning regular games into glow-lit chaos. Open bowling hours shift around league play, so calling ahead or aiming for a weeknight is your smartest move. In between frames, grab a drink at the bar, drop quarters in the arcade, or slip into the Ringin' Ten casino corner.
The move: Go on a laser-bowling night, bowl a couple of glow-lit games, then spend your last few bucks battling it out in the arcade.
- 📍 Butte
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 4600 Harrison Ave, Butte, MT 59701
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Sláinte Butte America Pub — Follow up your bowling frames with three floors of Uptown pub life and a basement hiding over 20 classic arcade cabinets.
- Montana Axe Bar & Throwing Co. — Trade bowling balls for thrown hatchets at this nearby Uptown target range.
- Berkeley Pit Viewing Stand — Contrast the glowing arcade lights of Harrison Avenue with a stark look into Butte's massive, flooded pit mine.
- Our Lady of the Rockies — Pair an evening on the lanes with a daytime trip to see the 90-foot statue standing high above the town on the Continental Divide.
Good to know
Is Star Lanes the only bowling alley currently in Butte?
Yes. Following the permanent closure of RedZone, Star Lanes stands as Butte's sole remaining bowling center.
What features are inside the facility?
Star Lanes includes 24 bowling lanes, an arcade room, a full-service bar, snack concessions, and the Ringin' Ten casino corner [1.1.5].
Does Star Lanes offer glow bowling?
Yes, they host laser-bowling nights featuring blacklights and glow-in-the-dark lane effects.
Should I call ahead to check lane availability?
Yes, because league tournaments and events frequently book out lanes, it is best to confirm open bowling hours before arriving.
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Further reading: Yelp · mtstandard.com · Tripadvisor · bowling-alleys.cmac.ws · tournamentbowl.com
last checked: 2026-06-24